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How to say “the bill please” in Chinese

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the bill please

Chinese · 中文

polite

Translation

请结账

Romanization

Qing jiezhang

Pronunciation

ching jyeh-jahng

When to use it

Use this with servers or restaurant staff. These versions are designed to sound practical and respectful. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.

Example

请结账 — a simple line to say to restaurant staff for "the bill please".

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FAQ

Common questions

How do you say "the bill please" in Chinese?+

You say "请结账" in Chinese. The romanized form is "Qing jiezhang", and a simple pronunciation cue is "ching jyeh-jahng".

Is this phrase formal or casual?+

This entry is marked as polite. The usage note explains when the phrase is appropriate and when you should soften it.

How do you pronounce it?+

Use "ching jyeh-jahng" as a learner-friendly pronunciation cue. The romanization is "Qing jiezhang".

When should I use it?+

Use this with servers or restaurant staff. These versions are designed to sound practical and respectful. In Chinese, tone and relationship matter; when unsure, choose a polite version or soften your delivery.